Sport
Grosjean Credits Mercedes’ Steady Support for Antonelli’s Success
Romain Grosjean detailed on Beyond The Grid how Mercedes' support helped Kimi Antonelli fully harness his talent and build a commanding lead in the 2026 F1 championship.
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Esteban Ocon Confirms Free Agent Status for 2027 F1 Season
Esteban Ocon has declared himself a free agent for the 2027 Formula 1 season, confirming ongoing discussions with Haas while exploring other options to continue in F1. The French driver, with one win and multiple podiums, aims to keep progressing in the sport.
Sport
Isack Hadjar Extended at Red Bull Through 2027, Says Max Verstappen
Red Bull has officially extended Isack Hadjar's contract through the 2027 season. Max Verstappen welcomes the continuity, emphasizing the importance of their ongoing collaboration. Hadjar returns to racing after a wrist injury following a standout rookie campaign.
Sport
Liam Lawson Returns to Racing Bulls Ahead of New Start with Red Bull
After a brief three-race stint with Red Bull in 2026, Liam Lawson returns to Racing Bulls where he excelled in 2025. He prepares for a fresh start with Red Bull at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, while his future remains uncertain.
Sport
F1: Baku, Sepang, and Singapore Kick Off an Intense Racing Period
Formula 1 enters an intense phase with three consecutive Grands Prix: the challenging urban circuit of Baku, Sepang's return since 2017, and Singapore's first Sprint weekend under lights.
Sport
F1: Antonelli Could Mathematically Secure World Championship in Singapore
Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli, leader of the 2026 Formula 1 championship, could mathematically secure his first world title at the Singapore Grand Prix (17th round) if he wins multiple races and rival George Russell scores no points during this period.
Sport
Mercedes Temporarily Adopts Ferrari’s FTM Extraction in F1 at Madrid
Mercedes experimented with a Ferrari-inspired FTM (flick tail mode) extraction system in Madrid but ultimately abandoned the modification for the rest of the weekend, sticking with the Monza setup. Ferrari has used this innovation since pre-season testing to improve its car's aerodynamics.
Sport
Azerbaijan Grand Prix: Pirelli Selects C3, C4, and C5 Tyres for the Race
Pirelli has announced the tyre selection for the 2026 Azerbaijan Grand Prix in Baku: C3 (hard), C4 (medium), and C5 (soft). The partially resurfaced track and temperature management will be key factors.
Sport
Red Bull Confirms Isack Hadjar’s Return at Baku After Wrist Injury
Isack Hadjar will return to Formula 1 with Red Bull at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix after recovering from a wrist injury. Liam Lawson returns to Racing Bulls, Yuki Tsunoda resumes reserve driver role.
Sport
In Madrid, Mbappé Discusses His African Roots and Ballon d’Or Pursuit
In an exclusive interview with RFI in Madrid, Kylian Mbappé stated he has never severed ties with Africa, referencing his Algerian and Cameroonian heritage. The French captain also hopes for African support in his Ballon d’Or campaign.
Sport
adidas x Arte Antwerp: The F50 Motion Moves From Pitch to Street
adidas and Arte Antwerp release the F50 Motion on September 24 in patent black and metallic silver. It carries football culture into streetwear without pretending to be a competition boot.
Culture
Burna Boy in Paris: the NFL Transforms Its First Game into a Global Event
Burna Boy will headline the halftime show of the first regular season NFL game held in France on October 25 at the Stade de France. An event that connects Paris, Africa, and the global strategy of American sports.